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11 XVV

1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Grey Petrol 5340cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,159 mi
Last recorded88,159 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage38,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 XVV
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,340cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 88,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 87,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 84,305 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 84,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 84,228 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,860 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 83,860 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 83,253 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 83,225 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Parking brake pads (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator lower temp sensor

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 82,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,440 miles

Low effort on o/s service and park brakes.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 82,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,225 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 82,225 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion on nearside rear floor where car has bottomed out at some point and taken underseal off allowing floor to start to rust

slight oil leak from sump area requires cleaninig and re-inspecting to find source of oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 81,965 miles

damage to nearside front floor pan

Pass 25 Feb 2013 81,665 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 79,526 miles

both rear tyres coming down to wear bars

nearside steering rack boot starting to perish

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,532 miles

front discs corroded

headlights taped

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,207 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,870 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 73,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 68,614 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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11 XVV is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Grey with a 5,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 38,589 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 XVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 37 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 11 XVV registered?

11 XVV is a 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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